About This Manual; Conventions Used In This Manual - BD Alaris Directions For Use Manual

About This Manual

The user must be thoroughly familiar with the Workstation described in this manual prior to use .
Refer to the relevant Directions For Use for correct operation of the Pumps .
All illustrations used in this manual show typical settings and values which may be used in setting up the functions of the
Workstation . These settings and values are for illustrative use only . The complete range of settings and values are shown in
the Specifications section .
The illustrations in this DFU show example configurations and equipment that might not be available to all markets and
regions .
Contact the local affiliate office for further information .
Keep this Manual for future reference during the Workstation's operational life.
It is important to ensure that you only refer to the most recent version of the Directions For Use and Technical Service
Manual for your BD products. These documents are referenced on bd.com. Paper copies of the Directions For Use can
be obtained free of charge by contacting your local BD representative. An estimated delivery time is provided when
the order is placed.
This document contains proprietary information of Becton, Dickinson and Company or one of its affiliates, and its receipt
or possession does not convey any rights to reproduce its contents, or to manufacture or sell any product described .
Reproduction, disclosure, or use other than for the intended purpose without specific written authorisation of Becton,
Dickinson and Company or one of its affiliates is strictly forbidden .

Conventions Used in this Manual

Bold
'Single quotes'
Italics
Note:
User
Qualified Service
Personnel
Used for Display names, self test codes, controls and indicators referenced in this manual,
for example, Battery Indicator, ON/OFF button .
Used to indicate cross-references made to another section of this manual . For example, see
'Battery Supply' .
Used to refer to other documents or manuals . For example, refer to the relevant Directions
For Use (DFU) for further information .
Also used to define custom terminology specific to a manual e .g . The Alaris™ Gateway
Workstation (hereinafter referred to as Workstation)...
Warning symbol . A warning is a statement that alerts the user to the possibility of
injury, death, or other serious adverse reactions associated with the use or misuse of the
Workstation .
Caution symbol . A caution is a statement that alerts the user to the possibility of a problem
with the Workstation associated with its use or misuse . Such problems may include
Workstation malfunction, Workstation failure, damage to the Workstation or damage to
other property . The caution statement includes the precaution(s) that should be taken to
avoid the hazard .
Notes contain supplementary information or emphasize a point or procedure .
Trained and qualified users who interact with the Workstation and infusion devices
connected to the patient while delivering treatment, and monitor their use . See 'Intended
Users' .
Personnel that are qualified through BD-approved Technical training to perform service and
repair activities, and upload and download data to the Workstation .
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